Two steel wires of same length but radii $r$ and $2r$ are connected together end to end and tied to a wall as shown. The force stretches the combination by $10\ mm$. How far does the midpoint $A$ move ............ $mm$
  • A$2$
  • B$4$
  • C$6$
  • D$8$
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